Downtown St. Ignace

06/17/2026

Help Us Build the St. Ignace Pickleball Courts!

We are raising funds to build a dedicated space where our community can play, connect, and thrive for generations to come at Little Bear Sports Park! Every gift makes a difference, and there are some amazing sponsorship opportunities available:

Paddle Donor ($250): Receive a custom carbon fiber Little Bear Sports Park paddle, a pickleball paddle bag, and two outdoor balls!

Business Banner Sponsor ($350): Showcase your business with a 4'x6' sign on the pickleball court fencing for the entire 2027 operating season.

Other Donation Amounts: Any contribution helps! Plus, all gifts above $100 will receive permanent recognition at the courts.

Ready to invest in fun, fitness, and our community? Donate online today: https://www.patronicity.com/project/st_ignace_pickleball_project #!/

Thank you for your support!

06/12/2026

Don’t miss out! Monday, June 15 is the last day to apply and schedule your power washing service to take advantage of the DDA’s 50% reimbursement program. Applications can be picked up at City Hall or online at: https://bit.ly/42JiEC9.

06/02/2026

We're excited to share that our pickleball court project was recently featured by MLive.com! Donations made toward the project through July 19 will be matched, doubling your impact and helping us bring this exciting new recreational amenity to St. Ignace.

St. Ignace is raising money to build outdoor pickleball courts.

05/20/2026

🎉 Exciting news, we have from today, May 20th to July 19th to bring brand new outdoor pickleball courts to Little Bear East Sports Park, but we need your help to make it happen! We are launching a community campaign to raise $50,000, which will automatically trigger a dollar-for-dollar match from the MEDC to completely double your donation and fully fund these courts. Click the link to check out the project and double your impact today! https://www.patronicity.com/project/st_ignace_pickleball_project #!/

05/18/2026

Apply for the St. Ignace DDA 50% matching grant today to get your storefront professionally cleaned for the 2026 season by Blair's Power Wash! Applications can be picked up at City Hall or online at: https://bit.ly/42JiEC9.

05/15/2026

Don’t miss it, we hope to see you there!

We’re excited to welcome everyone to the Native American Festival happening on Saturday, May 23rd!

05/08/2026

Come downtown as the sky over St. Ignace lights up for our first drone show of the year!

FIRST DRONE SHOW OF THE SEASON IS TONIGHT !
🚙🔥 Jeep the Mac 2026 is rolling into St. Ignace today & Saturday! 🔥🚙
We’re excited to welcome 452 Jeeps to our community—let’s show them a true Yooper welcome! 🙌
📍 Friday, Event Schedule:
• 7:30 AM – Packet pickup begins at Little Bear Arena (for pre-registered participants)
• 10:00 AM – Jeeps depart, turning right onto Main Street and heading to cross the Bridge
• Throughout the day – Participants will take part in a fun photo scavenger hunt around the area 📸
• 5:00–8:00 PM – Meet & Greet back at Little Bear Arena
🎶 Music
🛍 Vendors
🍻 Beer tent
• 9:30 PM – 🌟 First Drone Show of the Year!
Tune in to the music using the provided code during the show
📍 Saturday Highlights:
• Daytime – Trail riding adventures across the area 🌲
• 9:30 PM – 🚙✨ Jeep Light Parade!
Jeeps will line up along North Airport Rd and parade to Family Fare
🎄 Expect decorated, glowing Jeeps!
👏 Park along the route and cheer them on!
Let’s line the streets, wave, and make some noise for our visitors—this is going to be an unforgettable weekend in St. Ignace! 🎉

04/29/2026

Construction on the new splash pad at Chief Wawatam Park will be beginning this week!

The existing splash pad will be removed and replaced with a brand new, upgraded facility as part of this improvement project. Please be advised that access to certain areas of the park may be restricted during construction for safety.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to enhance this community space.

04/28/2026

The Police Department is currently seeking summer help. It’s a great chance for someone interested in law enforcement to gain valuable experience.

Spend your summer on the front lines of keeping St. Ignace running smoothly. The St. Ignace Police Department is looking for motivated, dependable individuals to join our team as Seasonal Parking Enforcement Officers. This is a great opportunity to gain real world experience, work alongside law enforcement, and make a visible impact in your community, all while enjoying a flexible schedule and competitive pay. If you’re ready to be part of something meaningful this summer, we want to hear from you. A link to the application will be provided in the comments.

04/22/2026

The City of St. Ignace Downtown Development Authority is seeking bids from qualified contractors to provide exterior power washing services, and exterior power washing combined with insect treatment services, for the front-facing portions of businesses located within the Downtown Development Authority District.